The purpose of this module is to give you an idea of how a "good film" is supposed to look.
Module Objectives:1.) Explain some of the advice the video below taught you!2.) Demonstrate a photo or drawing that shows two or more elements of good photographic composition!
Assessments:1.) Write a journal entry to your teacher about what you learned from watching the video below.2.) Show your photo or drawing demonstrating good photo composition to your instructor for feedback!
Part 1:
The American Film Institute is one of the most respected Film Organizations in the United States. Below is their simple recommendations for beginners in making a good film!
Below is a link to AFI's top 100 films of the last 100 years. Watch some of them for prime examples of good film-making!
1.) Simplicity-Look for ways to give the center of interest in yourpicturesthemost visual attention. One way is to select uncomplicated backgrounds that will not steal attention from your subjects. Assuringthatnothing in theviewfinder competes or distracts from the subject and weakens the theme. Everything visible in the photograph helps to support the theme and the background does not distract from the subject but adds to the composition. 2.) Rule of Thirds-
Rule of thirds is a guide in the off-center placement of subjects to a spot which is located a third into a frame.
3.) Lines- Use lines to help lead to your subject. Lines are also visually appealing in curves! 4.) Balance- Good balance is simply the arrangement of shapes, colors, or areas of light and dark that complement one another so that the photograph looks well-balanced.
5.) Framing- This involves how you arrange subjects in your shot. Frame the center of interest with objects in the foreground. This can give a picture the feeling of depth it needs to make it more than just another snapshot.
6.) Mergers-
You should avoid mergers. They are usually very bad. Mergers are the joining or intersection of objects and colors within the composition.
Module Objectives:1.) Explain some of the advice the video below taught you!2.) Demonstrate a photo or drawing that shows two or more elements of good photographic composition!
Assessments:1.) Write a journal entry to your teacher about what you learned from watching the video below.2.) Show your photo or drawing demonstrating good photo composition to your instructor for feedback!
Part 1:
The American Film Institute is one of the most respected Film Organizations in the United States. Below is their simple recommendations for beginners in making a good film!
Below is a link to AFI's top 100 films of the last 100 years. Watch some of them for prime examples of good film-making!
http://www.afi.com/100years/movies10.aspx
Singing in the Rain is an all time favorite!
Part 2:
The Six Rules of Good Photo Composition
1.) Simplicity-Look for ways to give the center of interest in yourpicturesthemost visual attention. One way is to select uncomplicated backgrounds that will not steal attention from your subjects.
Assuringthatnothing in theviewfinder competes or distracts from the subject and weakens the theme. Everything visible in the photograph helps to support the theme and the background does not distract from the subject but adds to the composition.
2.) Rule of Thirds-
Rule of thirds is a guide in the off-center placement of subjects to a spot which is located a third into a frame.
3.) Lines-
Use lines to help lead to your subject. Lines are also visually appealing in curves!
4.) Balance-
Good balance is simply the arrangement of shapes, colors, or areas of light and dark that complement one another so that the photograph looks well-balanced.
5.) Framing-
This involves how you arrange subjects in your shot. Frame the center of interest with objects in the foreground. This can give a picture the feeling of depth it needs to make it more than just another snapshot.
6.) Mergers-
You should avoid mergers. They are usually very bad. Mergers are the joining or intersection of objects and colors within the composition.